NCDoI unveils new COO

North Carolina’s insurance commissioner Mike Causey has announced the appointment of John Hoomani as chief operating officer (COO) for the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDoI).

The appointment was effective as of January 1, 2024.

“I am proud to appoint John to this role, as he is a highly experienced public servant who is a great asset to the department and the state,” Commissioner Causey said. “I have the upmost confidence in John and know that he will continue an excellent record of service in the years ahead.”

A native of Raleigh, Hoomani graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and received his law degree from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.

Hoomani recently served as the NCDoI's general counsel, a position he held since January 2017. Previously he work in various legal positions during his 20-year career in North Carolina’s state government, including as chief counsel for the North Carolina Department of Commerce and general counsel for the North Carolina Department of Labor.

Hoomani replaces previous COO Mark Tyler, who retired with over 30 years of dedicated state service. Tyler was heavily involved in leadership and operational roles with the Departments of Transportation and Public Safety before he joined DOI in December 2014.

“We’d like to thank Mark for his remarkable career of service to both the state and to DOI,” Commissioner Causey said. “We wish him the very best in the next chapter of his life.”